For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,636 students in Youngstown, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Youngstown, OH are E J Blott Elementary School, Volney Rogers School and Youngstown Preschool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Youngstown, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Youngstown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Youngstown, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E J Blott Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Shady Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-1053
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-1053
Gr: PK-3 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Volney Rogers School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8845
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Youngstown Preschool
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Gr: PK | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
245 Idaho Rd
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Gr: PK-2 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
3030 Dobbins Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7000
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7000
Gr: PK | 55 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Youngstown, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Youngstown, OH include E J Blott Elementary School, Volney Rogers School and Youngstown Preschool.
How many public preschools are located in Youngstown?
5 public preschools are located in Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Youngstown?
Youngstown public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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